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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.99, 199.94 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.99, 199.94 and 113.94 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.99 : 199.94 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.99/199.94 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.99x = 199.94 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.99x = 22,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,780.59/144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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